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ObjectivesHave viewed this slide show you should be aware of: The changing roles perspective suggesting a growth of the companionate conjugal couple. The impact of employment and unemployment upon the division of labour. How women still undertake the bulk of domestic tasks. How technology and living standards are impacting upon roles. How power and authority relations still operate in ways that benefit men. Ideas of the 'triple shift' through recognition of emotion work. Family and Culture Week 5…read more

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Introduction Housework and care-work are still predominantly female tasks 9 out of 10 women who work full- time undertake most household chores (Top Sante magazine) However, this bleak picture is slowly improving. Family and Culture Week 5…read more

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`Changing Roles Perspective' The changing rôles perspective assumes a gradual sharing of gender rôles within the family. The most famous advocates are Willmott and Young (1973) who talk of movement towards the `symmetrical family'. Symmetry describes a `sense of balance' between the duties of the male and female. Men Couples more Women as are domes breadwinn compani ers tic Family and Culture Week onate 5…read more

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Evidence for Changing Roles In addition, in recent years there has been an acceptance of the interchangeability of roles. 7 out of 10 women of working age now have jobs, and half of mothers with children aged under five are in work. A surprising 36% of couples say that the man is the main carer (Equal Opportunities Commission) Family and Culture Week 5…read more

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Economically-Active Mothers Paid employment would seem to empower women within the family. On average, the more hours a woman is employed outside the home, the more domestic work appears to be shared.With many women workingunsocial hours (evenings orweekends), men are increasinglyhaving to care for their children. Family and Culture Week 5…read more

Slides in this set

Slide 1

Slide 2

ObjectivesHave viewed this slide show you should be aware of: The changing roles perspective suggesting a growth of the companionate conjugal couple. The impact of employment and unemployment upon the division of labour. How women still undertake the bulk of domestic tasks. How technology and living standards are impacting upon roles. How power and authority relations still operate in ways that benefit men. Ideas of the 'triple shift' through recognition of emotion work. Family and Culture Week 5…read more

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Introduction Housework and care-work are still predominantly female tasks 9 out of 10 women who work full- time undertake most household chores (Top Sante magazine) However, this bleak picture is slowly improving. Family and Culture Week 5…read more

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`Changing Roles Perspective' The changing rôles perspective assumes a gradual sharing of gender rôles within the family. The most famous advocates are Willmott and Young (1973) who talk of movement towards the `symmetrical family'. Symmetry describes a `sense of balance' between the duties of the male and female. Men Couples more Women as are domes breadwinn compani ers tic Family and Culture Week onate 5…read more

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Evidence for Changing Roles In addition, in recent years there has been an acceptance of the interchangeability of roles. 7 out of 10 women of working age now have jobs, and half of mothers with children aged under five are in work. A surprising 36% of couples say that the man is the main carer (Equal Opportunities Commission) Family and Culture Week 5…read more

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Economically-Active Mothers Paid employment would seem to empower women within the family. On average, the more hours a woman is employed outside the home, the more domestic work appears to be shared.With many women workingunsocial hours (evenings orweekends), men are increasinglyhaving to care for their children. Family and Culture Week 5…read more